When Gene Flow Occurs,its Effect Is Opposite That of Genetic

question 8

Multiple Choice

When gene flow occurs,its effect is opposite that of genetic drift,because gene flow __________.

• A) tends to decrease the genetic differences between populations
• B) creates more homogeneous populations than genetic drift
• C) is driven by unusually high mutation rates
• D) causes replication of undesirable traits instead of desirable ones

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